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**Bookclub**

Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

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T. C. Boyle Jul 06, 2003

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James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to T. C. Boyle about his novel The Tortilla Curtain.

Sally Beauman Jun 01, 2003

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Sally Beauman, author of the story of the first Mrs De Winter in Rebecca's Tale, joins James Naughtie and a group of readers at the Daphne Du Maurier literary festival in Cornwall to discuss Rebecca.

P. D. James May 04, 2003

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James Naughtie and an audience of readers meets crime writer P. D. James to discuss her novel Original Sin. Recorded at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London.

Beryl Bainbridge Apr 06, 2003

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James Naughtie and an audience of readers meet the distinguished novelist Beryl Bainbridge to discuss her novel An Awfully Big Adventure, which draws on her days as an actress in the Liverpool Playhouse.

William Trevor Mar 02, 2003

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William Trevor, long recognised as a master of the short story, talks to James Naughtie and an audience about his collection After Rain. Reading by the author recorded at Dr Johnson's House, in the City of London.

Salman Rushdie Feb 02, 2003

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James Naughtie presents a discussion with Salman Rushdie about his Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children.

Alan Bennett Jan 05, 2003

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James Naughtie and an audience of readers meet the much-loved author Alan Bennett to discuss his memoir Writing Home.

Jilly Cooper Dec 01, 2002

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James Naughtie and a group of readers at Beaufort Polo Club, talk to bestselling author Jilly Cooper about her racy novel Polo.

Jacqueline Wilson Nov 03, 2002

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James Naughtie and a younger than usual audience meet bestselling children's author Jacqueline Wilson to discuss her award-winning book the Illustrated Mum.

Barbara Vine Oct 06, 2002

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Barbara Vine, otherwise known as Ruth Rendell, meets James Naughtie and a small audience at a Readers' Day in Scunthorpe to talk about her haunting novel A Dark Adapted Eye.

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